October weather forecast
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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Weather in October

By October, the dry season starts setting in slowly with the city experiencing a considerable drop in precipitation. Temperatures begin to decline following the gradual reduction in rainfall and humidity. There's a notable reduction in cloud cover, and a slight increase in sunshine hours indicating fewer rainy and overcast days. Interestingly, despite seeing a decrease in showers, October is the city's wettest month quantified by a total rainfall of 305mm (12.01").

Temperature

The month of October sees the lowest average temperatures in Quetzaltenango, reaching 20.7°C (69.3°F) at the peak and 12.4°C (54.3°F) at the low.

Humidity

In October, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Quetzaltenango, during October, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 305mm (12.01") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 263.6 rainfall days, and 2061mm (81.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In October, the average length of the day is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of October in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:37 CST.

Sunshine

In Quetzaltenango, the average sunshine in October is 7.5h.

UV index

January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Quetzaltenango. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during October translates into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Quetzaltenango?

The coldest period is October, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 20.7°C (69.3°F) and a low of 12.4°C (54.3°F).

What are October temperatures in Quetzaltenango?

In October, in Quetzaltenango, the average high-temperature is 20.7°C (69.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 12.4°C (54.3°F).

What is the average humidity in October in Quetzaltenango?

In October, the average relative humidity in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, is 86%.

How many days does it rain in October in Quetzaltenango?

In Quetzaltenango, in October, it is raining for 29.2 days, with typically 305mm (12.01") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Quetzaltenango have in October?

In October, the average day length is 11h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in October in Quetzaltenango?

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, in Quetzaltenango, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:37 CST.

How long on average sun shines in October in Quetzaltenango?

In Quetzaltenango, the average sunshine duration in October is 7.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Quetzaltenango?

The months with the highest UV index in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in October in Quetzaltenango?

In Quetzaltenango, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
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Average temperature in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average temperature in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average high temperature in October: 20.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (23.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (20.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 12.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (14.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.2°C).

Average pressure in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average pressure in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average pressure in October: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average wind speed in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average wind speed in October: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average humidity in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average humidity in October: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (69%).

Average rainfall in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall in October: 305mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (14mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average rainfall days in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average rainfall days in October: 29.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and October (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.8 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average daylight in October / Average sunshine in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average daylight in October: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average sunshine days in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average sunshine days in October: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average UV index in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average UV index in October: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average cloud cover in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average cloud cover in October: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in October
Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

Average visibility in October - Quetzaltenango, Guatemala
  • Average visibility in October: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, August, September and October (8km).

Quetzaltenango, Guatemala

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